A solid, highly drinkable imperial stout with a smoothness uncommon in such a high ABV beer. This is not a top shelf version of the style but above average and one of my favorites at Pinthouse. Another unnamed beer website has an average ranking of almost 4 for this beer. I think that a little high but we'll let you be the judge if you are fortunate enough to make it to Austin and sample the Pinthouse brews and pizza.